A great way to reduce your family’s solid waste output is to compost. Compost creates a rich, all natural soil nutrient for landscapes, gardens, and houseplants. It also enhances soil’s ability to retain moisture and can reduce your reliance on chemical fertilizers. Kitchen waste, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters, and stale bread can all be composted and taken out of the waste stream. Yard waste also composts easily.

Options for composting include– an open pile, a stationary compost bin or a rolling or tumbling container.

1. Install your composter close to your home/back door to maximize its use. Stationary composters should be located in well drained areas, preferably in partial shade.

2. Collect your kitchen green and brown scraps in a pail or container. Do not compost meat, dairy products or ashes.

If you would like a copy of this information for easy reference, email the Green Team at hpgreenteam@gmail.com or stop by Borough Hall to pick up a flyer. And while you are there- have a look at the Earth Machine™ composter. These stationary bins are available for purchase (see prior post).